Ext - laser tag center (downtown) - night

Jason pulls into the parking lot. Amanda and Jason are the last ones to arrive. Jason and Amanda step out of the car and walks towards the group waiting in front of the building.

Trevor

'Bout time you got here. 

Jason

Sorry, I was working on my car.

Stacy

Your always working on that thing.

Adam

It almost done yet?

Jason

Yep, the suspension should arrive tomorrow. That's all that's left.

Trevor

Awesome!

Adam

Jason, I want you to meet Nick. He's a grade younger and a car guy too. I think you guy will get along just fine.

Jason

Oh! So your a car guy? What do you drive?

Nick

1970 dodge charger r/t. Built her myself.

Nick points to the dark shadow of a car sitting a few spaces away.

Jason

No way! Can I check it out?

Nick

Sure!

Nick and Jason walk away from the group over to the charger.

Michelle

(Sarcastically)

Great, now there's two of them.

The group bursts into laughter.

Jason

I heard that!

The group instantly falls silent only to erupt laughing once again. Jason looks over and notices an unsure look from Nick.

Jason

Don't worry about them. They're just having some fun.

Nick

Ok, if you say so.

Jason

Anyway, how long did it take you to build her?

Nick

Close to four years. It was a rolling chassis when I bought it. All new engine and transmission. The engine is custom built by me.

Nick unlocks the charger and pops the hood. Jason lifts the good up. Jason takes a look inside.

Jason

New everything it looks like.

Nick

Yep. My dad helped me build her and paid for most of it.

Jason

Wow, love to meet your dad sometime.

Nick's face grows solum. He's deployed in Iraq. I don't know when he'll be back.

Jason

Oh...

Nick

Yeah, but there a role cage inside, and custom interior.

Jason

That's awesome! I'm currently working on a 73 Pontiac firebird.

Nick

That's a good car.

Jason

Yep, it's been a challenge though.

Nick

I bet, I know this was. So you race at all?

Jason give Nick a look that says; really?

Nick

Was that a stupid question?

Jason

Kinda, but I wouldn't expect you to know that.

Jason closes the hood of the car.

Jason

We should head back if we want to play some laser tag with them.

Nick

Alright. Let's go.

Nick and Jason start to head back. Their friends had gotten tired of waiting and had gone inside. They enter the building and notice their group of friends at the cafeteria. They wave Jason and Nick over.

Amanda

Over here!

Jason starts to walk over to the group.

Nick

I'll be there in a sec.

Nick walks off to in the direction of the restrooms.

Michelle

So how long do we plan on being here? I need to let my parents know what time I'll be back.

Trevor

Tell them you'll be out late.

Jason

If you want, you can stay at my place. Amanda is already coming over. You too can either sleep in the guest rooms or down in the basement.

Michelle

Alright, I'll let them know.

Michelle walks off to the side of the room, dialing her phone as she walks off.

Amanda

I don't know what she wants to do, but in staying in the basement. It's way cooler than the guest rooms.

Jason

That is very true.

Michelle walks back to the group.

Michelle

My parents said I could stay, as long as Amanda is there also.

Amanda

Don't worry, I will be. Where do you want to stay? In the basement, or in the guest rooms?

Michelle

Basement! That was a stupid question.

The group starts to laugh.

Jason

I guess my basement is a popular spot.

Nick walks up from the restrooms.

Nick

What's so funny?

Jason

We were just discussing how my basement is a popular spot.

Nick

Is it cool?

Amanda and Michelle

(Together)

Yes!!!

Nick

What's so great about it?

Jason

Well, I have pretty much a home theater down there, ping pong, pool table, it's pretty much an entertainment room.

Nick

That sounds awesome! I'll have to check it out sometime.

Jason

Yeah! You should!

Amanda

Why don't you come over with us? Michelle and I are staying there.

Jason

Good idea Amanda! What do you say? I got plenty of room.

Nick

Alright, I'll tell my family I'll be out tonight. Are you sure your parents will be fine with this?

Jason

My parents are gone for a month. They said I could have people over as long as the house was clean when they got back.

Nick

Awesome!